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Waterfalls of Weardale
Q Why has Weardale got so many waterfalls?
A Its geology. 300 million years ago the North Pennines, which were…
Sheepfolds
Sheepfolds
The questions you were too scared to ask...
Surely sheep are claustrophobic (or is that…
Lead Tolerant Plants
Following centuries of lead mining in the North Pennines there are areas where plant life is sparse due to lead…
Wor Netties
Wor Netties (Trans: Our outdoor earth closets)
In Weardale the last netties, or earth closets, were replaced by…
Barrington Schools
After 1066 William the Conqueror struggled to bring peace to his new kingdom. His arrival with his army was…
Rookhope Borehole
Leaving behind the Rookhope Inn, where you have doubtless well imbibed, head along the Allenheads road for 50 yards…